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This U.S. Airport Just Won the Title of World’s Most Beautiful—and It’s More Than Just Pretty

San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was named the World’s Most Beautiful Airport by Prix Versailles in December 2025.
The terminal’s design emphasizes sustainability and wellness, with a notable reduction in emissions and energy use.
The award ceremony took place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, acknowledging global architecture and design works.
Other finalists included terminals in France, China, and Japan, with some receiving special prizes for interiors or exteriors.
SFO’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 features natural light, Bay Area artwork, and a traveler-first ethos with wellness-focused amenities.
Gensler led the design effort, with executives highlighting sustainable design and human-centered experiences.
The award underscores a shift toward designing airports as cultural gateways that prioritize health and environment.
The Prix Versailles awards celebrate world’s most beautiful airports and other spaces, highlighting architecture and design in a global context.
Travel + Leisure’s coverage notes SFO’s terminal opened in 2024 and its ongoing modernization

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